Gambling Addiction & Recovery Support Group

Compulsive gambling is an urge or addiction to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. A preferred term among many professionals is problem gambling, as few people described by the term experience true compulsions in the clinical sense of the word. Problem gambling often is defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others rather...

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I am a new member to this web site and various support groups. I never dreamed in a million years I would become a CG. Although I am a cross addict. I have gone with friends to the casino resorts over the years with no problems. I could care less about gambling either way. So August of 2003 my mom suggested we go to the casino for her birthday and have dinner. My ex-husband, brother and mom all went down. We fooled around with the nickel and quarter slot machines. Everyone was ready to go to dinner after an hour or so gambling. I had won $100 at the quarter slots. I was so excited I wanted to play some more. My ex was getting pissed and we then went. I realize now that's when I got hooked. So the story goes. Went through every penny we had. Results: loss of marriage, bankruptcy, loss of home...it didn't stop me. Now once again facing the aftermath. Hanging from a thread. I welcome any thoughts or feedback.. Thanks

Welcome! I congratulate you on reaching out for help. The past is the past and can be a tool to help you in your recovery. Unfortunately we can't change what damage has been done. We can move forward one day at a time. There are lots of great supportive and caring people here. If you are interested there are online meetings at www.sfcghug.com
Best of luck!

That is the way it all happened to me as well and believe me I would be the last person who would be gambling, I am such a cheapskate except when it comes to the lottery and then it's different for some reason. I think everybody has an innocent moment or ten where
just for fun or entertainment. I think had I been able to see for myself a liitle clearer from the start, I sure wouldn't be in this mess, but I was surprised by the addictive nature of a lottery ticket, but I know and knew better when I started buying them again about a year ago. I stopped for about 9 months because I was in a mess and realized it as such but for some reason I honestly believed I would be able to get a few and stop well that didn't work very well, a year later and God it is so hard this time around to stop. I am trying, but the money wasted is hard to let go of but I know I have to do this and no one can do it for me. It a tough thing but I really appreciate coming here and reading the other
people's stories and realizing I am not alone in this, Welcome !!

Dear Vern, You have come to the right place. Seeking help means you want help so read this site and all you can. My husband is a CG and he attends GA. This site is my outlet. He reads it but gets me to respond. DS will help you so much if you &quot;lean&quot; on your friends here. GA is also such a big help. Have you checked to see if there is one near you?
I wish you the best and will add you to my prayers.

I have quite a history with my gambling, in saying that I am a cross addict. I have in fact attended many GA meetings over the past few years... had clean time... up to a year, but alas getting involved with your male sponsor ended in me avoiding meetings... I have been to a few this year. I very much relate to the principals of GA.. I like this format though ... I am o.k. with the gambling now since I have exausted all of my funds and am under extreme financial burdon. Anyway --- It's when I start to start seeing improvement in my financial situation that I sabatage myself and make it 10 times worse.. I'm Done !!!!

I'm gratefull to find this site WOW... Better than trying to think of someone to call who would understand... I come up blank..

Thanks so much for the support .. I hope my imput will help some one else

Welcome vern, this is certainly a great place to be. I too seem to relapse when I'm in a better financial place, and currently I'm not. But that's it, I'm done too. Start doing lots of reading, and writing in your journal will also help. There's plenty of amazing people here who we can all learn from :)

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